US Bridges

SR-57 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 3 Miles Nw.Of Orangeville · Structure no. 0F 413

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-57 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-57 over Cottonwood Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-57
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3 Miles Nw.Of Orangeville
RouteState Highway 57
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.24802, -111.09387
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2017)
Projected traffic206 by 2037
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-57 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-57 over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-57 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is SR-57 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-57 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.